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Congressional Leaders Question NYPD’s Use of Chinese-Made Drones
Congress is concerned about the New York Police Department’s (NYPD) plan to use Chinese-made drones to assist in responding to gunfire in high-crime areas.
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High-Flying Drug Smuggling: Drones at the Border
Drone Smuggling Operation Exposed Two men, from California and New York City, have been accused of using drones to transport narcotics from Canada into the United States. Yong Chen and an unnamed accomplice were reportedly charged following a criminal complaint unsealed in federal court. The charges include conspiracy to import a controlled substance, importation of…
Police
NYPD’s Drone Program Revolutionizes Crowd Control and Public Safety
The New York Police Department (NYPD) is significantly expanding its drone program to improve public safety and manage large crowds more effectively. The department’s 81-drone fleet provides real-time surveillance and strategic deployment capabilities, offering a cutting-edge solution to modern policing challenges, reports Fox 5 NY. The Role of Drones in Crowd Control Chief of Patrol…
United States
Drones Illuminate New York Skies with Urgent Plea for Hostage Release
A Night to Remember: Drones Demand Action On a Tuesday evening, New York City’s skies were transformed into a vivid message board by 500 drones, displaying “Bring Them Home Now.” This spectacle was not just a technical display but a heartfelt call for the release of hostages held by Hamas in Gaza. The event was…
Industry
International Drone Conference at Griffiss Paves the Way for Future Airspace Integration
At the start of June, Rome, New York will become a hotspot for drone enthusiasts and industry leaders as they gather at Griffiss International Airport
DJI
Grounded: The Debate Over Banning DJI Drones in the U.S.
U.S. Lawmakers Consider Banning DJI Drones Amid National Security Concerns In a move that could ground the fleet of DJI drones across the country, U.S. lawmakers are weighing an FCC ban on the China-based drone manufacturer. This potential ban comes on the heels of recent actions taken against TikTok, as the federal government continues to…
Skydio
NYPA Expands Drone Program with FAA Waiver for BVLOS Ops
The New York Power Authority announced a significant expansion of its drone program, having obtained a waiver from the FAA to conduct drone ops
Department of Transportation
NYPD Drones Assist in Post-Earthquake Inspection Efforts
In the aftermath of a 4.8 magnitude earthquake that shook New York City, the NYPD deployed drones to aid in inspecting buildings and bridges.
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